Industry 4.0
Marketing & Sales Consortium Grant Info Session
MassMEP and The Greater Westfield Chamber invite you to attend an information session regarding a collaborative Marketing and Sales 7-part training, fully grant funded, and with area businesses such as Mestek Inc. This consortium is designed to equip companies with the tools, tactics and plans needed to bring your company to the next level of sales and revenue. This offering is ideal for manufacturers looking to accelerate their sales growth.
Join us at the information session to:
- Learn about the 7-part workshop included in the MassMEP’s Marketing & Sales training consortium
- Join Mestek in a collaborative to develop new markets, a marketing strategy, and branding materials, and to overhaul your lead generation process.
- Learn how MassMEP can help you prepare and apply for the training funds through the Workforce Training Fund’s General Grant Program for consortium
- Meet fellow Westfield Chamber Members
What is a consortium grant?
A consortium grant provides small to medium size companies an approach to continuous improvement training and manufacturing skills development with minimal cost, time and administrative responsibilities.
Did you know? Each year the Commonwealth of Massachusetts awards millions of dollars in grant money to Massachusetts businesses under the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP). Why not be one of the next companies?
MassMEP & the “BIC” Grant Information Session
Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) 45 Woodlawn Ave, Pittsfield, MA, United States
MassMEP and Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) are providing an information session to area manufacturers to learn about MassMEP's method to provide experiential-based training and solution-based support services. Every MassMEP engagement focuses on both the transfer of knowledge and the successful implementation of this learning for immediate impact on the company. In this information session learn about opportunities to apply for grant funded training that may focus around the following:
- Spot Solutions: One time needs such as ISO certifications, inventory systems, sourcing, plant layouts, etc.
- Operational Efficiency: Plant scheduling methods, job methods, etc. to improve quality, on-time delivery and overall profit.
- Employee Training: Everything from lean manufacturing programs to problem solving, leadership training and 5S to empower your workforce.
- Growth and Innovation: Technology-driven market intelligence program, corporate strategic planning, value assessment, marketing and sales systems & project management.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Lunch & Learn – Virtual
Manufacturers in the DoD supply chain are required to have adequate information security measures in place to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Starting in 2020, independent auditors will be assessing manufacturers' security posture, which will determine which contracts they can bid. This session will provide an overview of these requirements and the various options available to ensure compliance with them.
This communication was prepared under contract with the State of Vermont, as fiscal agent for the New England Collaborative, with financial support from the Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense. The content reflects the views of the New England Collaborative and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Economic Adjustment, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the participating states.
Front Line Supervisor Apprenticeship Training Consortium Info Session
NEW Front Line Supervisor Apprenticeship Training
TRAINING DESCRIPTION: Operational Excellence for Supervisors consists of 3 modules, Leadership Skills, Manufacturing Principles, and Problem Solving. This course is delivered over a 12-month span and is designed to provide both awareness and education through classroom and actual "hands-on” exercises in the work environment with an emphasis on the Scientific Method of problem-solving, team building, and conflict resolution. These are competency-based skills: managers and trainers will evaluate progress and determine the level of competence achieved throughout the apprenticeship period.
- 1-year training program, 3 per class/month
- delivered virtually
- 3 training modules - leadership skills, manufacturing principles, problem-solving
- registered apprenticeship (company will become a "co-sponsor" with MassMEP)
- qualifies for MA Registered Apprentice Tax Credit ($4,800/apprentice)
- funding support available through the Workforce Training Fund
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Supervisors and Work Leaders that responsible for and coordinate the activities of production workers, such as inspectors, machine setters, assemblers, fabricators, and maintenance.
Live: Hacker Prevention Hour
Cybersecurity awareness month!
Join us live on Facebook as MassMEP takes you through their Bronze, Silver and Gold roadmap to becoming cyber secure. Hear from our partners, CyberSaint and Exolytic to learn about becoming CMMC or 27001 Certified. Also hear from manufacturing companies for tips and tricks on what's happening today and how to keep your data safe.
NextFlex Massachusetts Node Webinar
The Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) at MassTech Collaborative together with the University of Massachusetts Lowell are initiating a webinar series for the NextFlex¨ Massachusetts Node.
- Collaboration opportunities;
- Posted job openings;
- Internships;
- Resources list; and
- Company spotlights.
Additive Manufacturing in the New Normal with Design Point
Is this an April Fools, or can we really print a part for a machine on our shop floor?
In this webinar we will discuss the AM roadmap; where we were and the current state of Additive Manufacturing. Then we will dive into what 3d printing actually is and some common technologies and their applications. Lastly, we will navigate a fictional company and learn where the average engineer, machinist, and factory worker is using 3d printing today.
Cybersecurity & CMMC: Weapons against Cyberattacks
ZoomIn the current climate cyberattacks are at an all time high and manufacturers need ways to help keep them ahead of these risks. Clients are also putting cybersecurity as one of their top audit items in their B to B environment.
Join MassMEP as Synagex and Cybersaint will present ways to weaponize manufacturers against these cyberattacks, stay in compliance as a DoD supplier, and educate themselves and their teams with a minimal to no-cash flow obligation.
Lever’s 2021 Innovation Summit
Zoom
This is Lever’s second, biennial Innovation Summit. Our first summit, held in Williamstown, Massachusetts in 2019, featured the conclusion of Lever’s 2019 Berkshire Intrapreneur Challenge, presentations from regional innovators, a panel discussion featuring regional innovation centers, and keynote talks by Carlo Zaffanella from General Dynamics, and by Steve Case, founder of America Online. More than 250 people participated in the two-day program.
Themes
- Innovating Workforce Development
- Innovating from Within: the Intrapreneur
- Innovating for Inclusion
To participate: The entire program will be hybrid format: folks may participate in person, via Zoom, or both.
Lever’s 2021 Innovation Summit
Zoom
Themes
- Innovating Workforce Development
- Innovating from Within: the Intrapreneur
- Innovating for Inclusion
To participate: The entire program will be hybrid format: folks may participate in person, via Zoom, or both.
2021 Manufacturing Caucus Awards
Polar Park 100 Madison Street, Worcester, United StatesThis will be the 6th annual Manufacturing awards ceremony hosted by the legislatures manufacturing caucus. Representative Jeffrey N. Roy and Senator Eric Lesser will be presenting the awards September 28th.
The 17th Annual Northeast Lean Conference
Springfield, MAGBMP has selected its theme for 2021 Northeast LEAN Conference, "Getting Back to the Future.” Back to focusing on people, back to strategic thinking and back to an innovative workplace inspired by lessons learned from the coronavirus.